Description : Accepting applications until positions are filled. Hiring will occur on an ongoing basis throughout the posting period. Effective Immediately, November 2026 - June 2027. Hourly rate: $24.24 + 4% in lieu of vacation.
This position provides in-class support for children requiring extra one-on-one assistance and collaborates with classroom teachers to support student learning and engagement. Hours of work would be 8:45am-12:15pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays except statutory holidays and program closures. There may be the opportunity for additional hours to assist with illness and/or vacation.
Why should you consider working for us? What we do every day makes a difference and has an impact on the quality of life for our community. We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed, and we are a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace.
This position, Instructor - Early Childhood Education (ECE), will be responsible for and must have the ability to program plan in order to instruct structured licensed preschool programs. This is work that involves instructing, preparing individual and daily program plans, promoting interest and encouraging participation. Instructors ensure that participants have a positive safe experience as set out in established protocols.
Work is performed under general supervision of the Manager,
Community Recreation and is evaluated in terms of effectiveness of instruction and services provided and conformance to established practices. It is essential that the ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, is energetic and enthusiastic, is well organized plus is able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of internal and external contacts.
The terms of employment are based on recreation programs and/or activity service delivery to meet community demand. Hours of work will be linked to specific programs and/or activities, the hours and availability of work are dependent on program and or activity registrations.
Duties May Include:
Develops overall program plans with weekly "themes"
Demonstrates techniques to individuals and groups of all abilities.
Organizes and implements daily activities
Records progress and provides individual feedback to participants parents
Records and tracks attendance
Instructs and supervises children in their daily activities;
Institute and enforce rules and procedures for participants
Ensure participant welfare during all activities
Ensure the proper handling of first aid and emergency situations
Prepare equipment and supplies for programs or the sport
Act as a positive role model for staff and participants
Set up and take down of equipment, etc
Performs and partakes in other duties and activities as required and related to the program
Required Qualifications:
Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C required
Acceptable Police Information Check with the Vulnerable Sector.
Completion of Grade 12
Early Childhood Education Certificate
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Child Care or Preschool environment.
Required Skills and Abilities:
Sound knowledge of the methods used to instruct
Ability to provide instruction in a fun, safe, controlled and organized manner
Ability to understand, follow and carry out oral and written communications
Ability to effectively communicate, instruct and demonstrate skills and techniques to a diverse range of individuals and groups of all ages and abilities.
Ability to maintain control and exercise influence with tact and diplomacy in a professional and calm manner.
Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with the public
Ability to be imaginative and flexible to ensure a fun setting for participants
Ability to work as an effective team member
Physical strength and ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Compensation:
Compensation for this work is $24.24 per hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation.
Termination:
The incumbent may resign from the position or may be given notice by the City of Vernon with 30 days’ notice.
Worker Sub-Type
Casual
Location
Recreation Centre Facility
Time Type
Part time
Supervisory Organization
Culture and Community Service
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📌 Instructor - Early Childhood Education (British Columbia)
🏢 City of Vernon
📍 British Columbia
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